Edinburgh · Scotland
Liberton Fire Rated Sealant
Fire-stopping gaps in Liberton need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
How we handle fire rated sealant in Liberton
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; then it swells to help close the gap. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through, so we follow the tested detail for each one. If you are dealing with open holes round services passing through fire walls and gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In Scotland’s cities, hotels and student accommodation need sealant work done without emptying the building, so work in Liberton can be planned room by room, and out of hours where needed.
Every job comes with a 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Liberton (EH16, EH17, EH9)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for fire rated sealant
There’s no set price list. What we look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The product the joint needs
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- If someone has resealed it before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the job is, and your postcode
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Liberton
Many open fire-stopping gaps are made after the building is finished. New cables, pipes and data runs go through walls and ceilings and the hole round the new service isn’t always sealed again.
Look out for any of the following:
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
Letting a property close to Shawfair station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether you can choose the colour
- The length of the guarantee
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
- Big openings where sealant alone is not the tested solution
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Pipe & cable gaps
Also near Liberton
Also in Liberton
Liberton: your questions answered
Do you take on hotel work around Liberton?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Do Scottish building rules affect fire-rated sealant work in Liberton?
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with their own technical handbooks. Whatever the rules, fire-rated sealant has to be installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and that is how we fit it. We don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
What fire rating will the seal have?
That isn’t something we state or certify. The requirement comes from your assessor, designer or building control, and we fit a product whose tested details meet it.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No. Your fire risk assessor, designer or building control decides that. Our job is applying the sealant to their specification.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. Ordinary silicone, caulk or foam isn’t tested as fire stopping. We cut it out and reseal with a fire-rated product.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Ventilation helps.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Liberton
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, though we don’t certify buildings or do fire risk assessments. Liberton has hotels and guest accommodation in and around it. Hotel work can be planned room by room, with out-of-hours working where needed.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Liberton Parish Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building. Schools such as Liberton High School are buildings too, and service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Liberton is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need fire rated sealant in Liberton, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base. Liberton is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Work in EH16, EH17 and EH9 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Orrok Lane, Little Road and Kedslie Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Main roads around Liberton include the A701, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Ellen's Glen (1 mile south-east), Inch (1 mile north-east), Alnwickhill (1 mile south-west), Gracemount (1 mile south) and Howden Hall (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north), Broughton (3 miles north) and Bellevue (3 miles north).
What’s near Liberton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inch Park and St Margaret's School. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 2.8 miles east. A little further out are Natural History Collections (0.8 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Liberton include The New Leaf Co-op and Blackford Hill.
What the job involves on each surface
Flats and HMOs
Working in occupied flats needs some planning. We agree access to each flat and the common parts before work begins.
Linear gaps
Gaps along the top of partitions are easy to miss above a ceiling. We work along the whole run so there are no open sections left.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Liberton can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
How it works
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Inside a flat in Liberton, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Take photos of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
Do not add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated product. We can tell you which product we used.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Get it sealed and recorded so the item can be closed.